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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Prairie Grove, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Prairie Grove, A Place for Mom can help. With 24 memory care facilities in Prairie Grove, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Prairie Grove incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Prairie Grove memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Prairie Grove, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Lake Forest, Middlebury and McHenry Shores.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Crystal Lake and Northbrook.

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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Prairie Grove, IL

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Grove is $5,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, IL with an average of $5,441 per month.

Memory care costs in Prairie Grove, IL, vs. nearby cities

Prairie Grove, IL
$5,999/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie Grove, IL, vs. state and national averages

Prairie Grove, IL
$5,999/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie Grove, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,999/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie Grove, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,671/mo
Studio
$6,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,561/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Grove vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Prairie Grove, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Grove, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,999/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$5,972/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Independent Living$4,704/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Grove, IL:$5,999/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Grove, IL:$5,972/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Grove, IL:$4,704/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Memory care costs in Prairie Grove, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Prairie Grove and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Prairie Grove, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Prairie Grove have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairie Grove, IL$6,301/mo$6,005/mo+4.9%
Illinois$7,203/mo$6,824/mo+5.6%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Prairie Grove, IL
2024 average cost:$6,301/mo
2023 average cost:$6,005/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,203/mo
2023 average cost:$6,824/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Prairie Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Prairie Grove

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages in Arlington Heights, IL

4.6
We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that residents who wander cannot get lost. The room sizes are decent, she has got a Jack and Jill ...
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Prairie Grove review score based on 233 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 24 Prairie Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prairie Grove review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Prairie Grove review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Prairie Grove, IL24 facilities
8.8
Holiday Hills, IL21 facilities
8.8
Oakwood Hills, IL27 facilities

Review subcategories for Prairie Grove memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 233 reviews of 24 Prairie Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Prairie Grove resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Prairie Grove, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
4.2
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.6
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Prairie Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Grove, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Prairie Grove memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Prairie Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prairie Grove, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
95.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Prairie Grove memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Prairie Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prairie Grove, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prairie Grove memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Prairie Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Grove, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Grove memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Prairie Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie Grove, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Grove memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Prairie Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Grove, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
79.2%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.2%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70.8%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
79.2%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Prairie Grove

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Prairie Grove protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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